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Whether you’re aware of it or not, we all have a personal brand. Most recruiters claim to have the best talent pool, the best client base, or access to the best software on the market. But your personal brand is the thing that really differentiates you from your peers. In this article, we outline 9 ways of developing your personal brand to gain you a competitive edge and help you attract the best talent in the life science market.
Whether you’re aware of it or not, we all have a personal brand. Most recruiters claim to have the best talent pool, the best client base, or access to the best software on the market. But your personal brand is the thing that really differentiates you from your peers. In this article, we outline 9 ways of developing your personal brand to gain you a competitive e…

Below is an overview of the types of content we will be looking to publish on PharmiWeb.com in 2023. Please note that this schedule may change at any time, and that all content will be reviewed by us prior to publication. If you have any questions about our calendar and editorial guidelines, please get in touch with us at editor@pharmiweb.com – we’d be happy to help.
Below is an overview of the types of content we will be looking to publish on PharmiWeb.com in 2023. Please note that this schedule may change at any time and that we will review all content prior to publication. If you have any questions about our calendar and editorial guidelines, please contact us at editor@pharmiweb.com – we’d be happy to help. View our full editorial guidelines here.  Month Industry Topic(s) Recruitment…

As a Life Science recruiter, you’ll likely have a whole list of repetitive or tedious tasks on your list to complete every week. Whilst these tasks might be necessary to help you achieve your hiring goals, they shouldn’t be taking up more time than they have to – and this is where recruitment automation comes in.
As a Life Science recruiter, you’ll likely have a whole list of repetitive or tedious tasks on your list to complete every week. Whilst these tasks might be necessary to help you achieve your hiring goals, they shouldn’t be taking up more time than they have to – and this is where recruitment automation comes in. 69% of HR professionals using recruitment automation reported that it significantly decreased the time spent on the hiring process, with 30% agreeing that it also helped t…

If you’re currently searching for a new life science job, then one aspect that can be hard to manage is your emails. If you register for a job board such as PharmiWeb.Jobs, you can sign up for job alerts. If you also register your CV with numerous other websites and recruitment agencies, the incoming emails you’ll get can quickly become hard to manage.
If you’re currently searching for a new life science job, then one aspect that can be hard to manage is your emails. If you register for a job board such as PharmiWeb.Jobs, you can sign up for job alerts. If you also register your CV with numerous other websites and recruitment agencies, the incoming emails you’ll get can quickly become hard to manage. Enter Gmail. A little-known fact is that you can have, in effect, unlimited email variation…

According to research, 80% of talent professionals say that using video has increased their number of applications, with 78% also saying video improved the quality of applications. 88% said that video had helped them to attract more passive talent, and 85% said it had provided the best ROI for their efforts. In this article, we’ve highlighted 8 further benefits of incorporating video into your hiring process.
Video is a powerful tool when it comes to attracting and engaging Life Science talent. In 2022, there was a 57% increase in the number of employers incorporating video into their interview processes compared to pre-pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. According to research, 80% of talent professionals say that using video has increased their number of applications,…

At work, less than 18% of people use a time management system, and 1 in 8 never feel in control of their work. With the Life Science industry demanding more from recruiters and hiring managers every day, now is the time to review how your time is currently being spent, and implement new techniques to help you stay productive and motivated at work.
At work, less than 18% of people use a time management system, and 1 in 8 never feel in control of their work. With the Life Science industry demanding more from recruiters and hiring managers every day, now is the time to review how your time is currently being spent, and implement new techniques to help you stay productive and motivated at work. In this article, we’ve outlined 10 time management tips for Life Science recruiters, helping you to m…

Research by Pharmaceutical Technology found that in the 2021-2022 reporting year, 95.7% of pharmaceutical companies with a headcount above 250 pay their male employees higher than their female employees. The same research found that across the pharmaceutical industry, median hourly pay was 10% higher for males than females, placing the industry below the UK average of 11.6%.
Research by Pharmaceutical Technology found that in the 2021-2022 reporting year, 95.7% of pharmaceutical companies with a headcount above 250 pay their male employees higher than their female employees. The same research found that across the pharmaceutical industry, median hourly pay was 10% higher for males than females, placing the industry below the UK average of 11.6%. Whilst this doesn’t always mean that males ar…

Whilst your CV tells recruiters and hiring managers how qualified you are for a role on paper, your job interview gives you an opportunity to sell your suitability for the role and set yourself apart from equally qualified peers. To help with your pharma job search, we’ve put together these 13 tips to help you make your job interview one to remember, from how to prepare for your interview to creating your post-interview routine.
Whilst your CV tells recruiters and hiring managers how qualified you are for a role on paper, your job interview gives you an opportunity to sell your suitability for the role and set yourself apart from equally qualified peers. To help with your pharma job search, we’ve put together these 13 tips to help you make your job interview one to remember, from how to pre…

Even before the current cost of living crisis, one in eight UK workers already lived in poverty. With 16% of businesses not taking any measures to help staff with the rising cost of living, there is much more to be done to support employees – and you don’t need the biggest budget to do this. In this article, we highlight 11 ways to support employees with the rising cost of living, helping you to maintain a happy, healthy, and productive workforce.
A report by Totaljobs found that in the UK, 47% of workers are living ‘payslip to payslip’, with 36% saying their current salary doesn’t enable them to have a good quality of life. Despite inflation reaching a 40-year high, the report also found that of the 58% of employers who were able to increase their employees’ salaries over the last year, 35…

As well as an increasing number of opportunities available for jobseekers looking to enter Clinical Research, jobs in this field can be extremely rewarding, albeit challenging. There is huge potential for career development, as well as competitive salaries and job packages on offer for the right candidates. For those looking for their first entry-level role, and those looking to transition into Clinical Research from a related field, we’ve rounded up 8 benefits of working in Clinical Research.
The global clinical trials market size is predicted to hit $84.43 billion by 2030, up from $48.4 billion in 2020. A huge amount of talent is needed to drive this growth, and Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) are having to work harder than ever to engage and retain this talent in a job market that…

Offboarding is the process that takes place when an employee leaves an organisation, whether this is through resignation, termination, or retirement. When an employee leaves, they will either become an advocate for your organisation or an antagonist. How you handle your offboarding process can determine which of these your employees become.
Offboarding is the process that takes place when an employee leaves an organisation, whether this is through resignation, termination, or retirement. When an employee leaves, they will either: Become an advocate for your organisation; leaving positive reviews on sites like Glassdoor, recommending your organisation as a great place to work, and helping you to build a positive employer brand, or Become an antagonist to your organisation; leaving negative…

Completing courses to list on your CV can demonstrate your proactive approach to learning and development as well as your awareness of current industry developments, challenges, and opportunities. It will also allow you to build on your knowledge and skills beyond the roles you’ve held, enabling you to differentiate yourself from applicants with a similar professional background. In this article, we’ve rounded up 24 free Life Science courses for you to complete in 2022.
Regardless of whether you’re looking for your 10th Life Science job or are looking for your first step in the industry, completing courses and workshops in your own time can be a great way of enhancing your CV. Completing courses to list on your CV can demonstrate your proactive approach to learning and development as well a…

In this article, we outline 10 ways to improve your employer brand using PR and content; from refamiliarizing yourself with the core company values, to tracking the results of your recruitment marketing efforts.
As a Life Science recruiter or hiring manager, employer branding should be at the forefront of all your recruitment marketing activities. You should be working to establish an employer brand that clearly tells jobseekers: Who you are, what you do, and what you stand for What types of people would thrive in the working environment you offer What it’s like to work for your organisation What employees receive when they join you (this is more than the salary and benefits) As PR is all about effective storytelling, raising brand awareness, and influencing perceptions held about an orga…

As a Life Science recruiter or hiring manager, internal mobility is something you should be paying attention to in 2022. According to LinkedIn, companies that excel at internal mobility are able to retain employees almost 2x longer than companies who don’t (5.4 years compared to 2.9 years).
As a Life Science recruiter or hiring manager, internal mobility is something you should be paying attention to in 2022. According to LinkedIn, companies that excel at internal mobility are able to retain employees almost 2x longer than companies who don’t (5.4 years compared to 2.9 years). Internal mobility has also been found to be the third biggest motivator for employees planning to stay in their current position, with 65% of employees agreeing that they would leave their organisation if internal mob…

Facebook is the largest social media network, with around 3 billion active users as of 2022. Although it’s not as focused on career development as platforms like LinkedIn, with this huge audience comes a vast talent pool of passive as well as active talent. Although not the most obvious channel for social recruiting, there are key benefits of using Facebook to locate Pharma and Life Science talent.
Facebook is the largest social media network, with around 3 billion active users as of 2022. Although it’s not as focused on career development as platforms like LinkedIn, with this huge audience comes a vast talent pool of passive as well as active talent.  Although not the most obvious channel for social recruiting, there are key benefits of using Facebook to locate Pharma and Life Science tale…

Although entry level roles don’t require you to have the full set of skills and experiences needed to do a particular job, having a very limited skillset can make it harder to stand out against your peers. To get your first role in the pharmaceutical industry, proactively developing your transferable skills whilst building valuable professional relationships can really help to strengthen your applications and build your knowledge around working in the industry.
Although entry level roles don’t require you to have the full set of skills and experiences needed to do a particular job, having a very limited skillset can make it harder to stand out against your peers. To get your first role in the pharmaceutical industry, proactively developing your transferable skills whilst building valuable p…

Having a personal brand is key when it comes to standing out against other candidates and making your name one that recruiters will remember. When searching for your next pharma job, developing your personal brand will help recruiters to understand who you are, what you stand for, the value you can bring to their organisation, and what you have that other candidates don’t.
Having a personal brand is key when it comes to standing out against other candidates and making your name one that recruiters will remember. When searching for your next pharma job, developing your personal brand will help recruiters to understand who you are, what you stand for, the value you can bring to their organisation, and what you have that other candidates don’t. In today’s highly competitive job market, having…

To further understand what is important to jobseekers using PharmiWeb.Jobs, we recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking the question “What is the most important factor when you’re looking for a new job?” Our poll received 374 responses from jobseekers across the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and Europe, and produced the following results.
As a Life Science recruiter or hiring manager, knowing exactly what your target audience of jobseekers are looking for in their next role is essential in order to attract and engage top talent. To further understand what is important to jobseekers using PharmiWeb.Jobs, we recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking the question “What is the most important factor when you’re looking for a new job?” Our poll received 374 responses from jobseekers across the Un…

When preparing for your next pharma job interview, you’ll need to be prepared to answer some of the most commonly asked – and the hardest – job interview questions. You only have a short amount of time to leave a strong impression on your interviewer, so make the most of this by doing your research and arming yourself with structured, well thought out answers that will set you apart from your peers.
When preparing for your next pharma job interview, you’ll need to be prepared to answer some of the most commonly asked – and the hardest – job interview questions. You only have a short amount of time to leave a strong impression on your interviewer, so make the most of this by doing your research and arming yourself with structured, well thought out answers that will set you apart from your pe…

As well as being against the law in many countries across the globe, discrimination – whether intentional or not – can seriously damage your reputation as an employer, making it even more challenging to attract and retain top talent. Following on from our previous articles on how to improve your Life Science job adverts and how to improve your job advert SEO, this article outlines how to avoid different types of discrimination in your job adverts, although it does not act as legal advice.
As a Life Science employer/recruiter, you must take steps to avoid discrimination across your entire recruitment journey, including in how you present your job adverts. As well as being against the law in many countries across the globe, discrimination – whether intentional or not – can seriously damage y…